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The Christmas fast is one of the most important in the church calendar. In 2024, it begins earlier, because believers in Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on December 25. It is also the longest and has a number of serious prohibitions.
On what date does Christmas Lent begin in 2024
The main purpose of this period is for believers to prepare for the great holiday – Christmas. How long is the Christmas fast? Its duration is 40 days.
During these days, Christians strengthen their connection with God by observing all the rules of fasting. Our ancestors believed that spiritual cleansing does not only concern the physical body, because our souls are also cleansed of all sinfulness. Therefore, the Christmas fast is the best time to pray, repent and understand yourself.
We would like to remind you that on September 1, 2023, OCU and UGCC switched to the New Julian calendar, and therefore the date…
